undine

/ˈʌndɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A female water spirit in Germanic and Slavic mythology, typically depicted as a seductive and mysterious being.

“In the medieval legend, the undine lured sailors to their doom with enchanting songs.”

2. noun

A mythical or imaginary being, especially a female, that is associated with water or the sea.

“The undine of the ocean was said to have the power to heal all wounds.”

3. noun

A person or thing that is associated with water or the sea, especially in a romantic or poetic sense.

“The undine of the lake was a mysterious figure, often seen only at dawn or dusk.”

Synonyms

  • mermaid
  • water nymph

Antonyms

  • desert spirit